Sox send DiNardo to Sea Dogs for rehab

BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox sent left-handed pitcher Lenny DiNardo on a rehab assignment with Double-A Portland Tuesday.

DiNardo was placed on the disabled list May 24, retroactive to May 22, with neck problems. He was sent to the Rookie League Gulf Coast Red Sox on rehab assignment Aug. 16, where he allowed one unearned run in 4 2/3 innings in two appearances.

DiNardo is 1-2 with a 7.11 ERA in seven games, including five starts, this season for the Red Sox.